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FUNDAMENTALS OF METAL CASTING

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Gating System<br />

Channel through which molten metal flows into cavity<br />

from outside of mold<br />

•Consists of a downsprue, through which metal enters<br />

a runner leading to the main cavity<br />

•At top of downsprue, a pouring cup is often used to<br />

minimize splash and turbulence as the metal flows<br />

into downsprue<br />

©2002 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. M. P. Groover, “Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing 2/e”

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